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Thrustmaster T248 vs Logitech G29

Head-to-head · Updated 19 October 2026 · Based on 30 owner posts and reviews

These are the two entry wheels people most often put side by side for PS5 and PC. The G29 is the long-running Logitech option. The T248 is Thrustmaster's answer, and Thrustmaster's own US page now points buyers to a newer version called the T248R.

We cannot hands-on test wheels. The prices and compatibility below come from the Thrustmaster and Logitech pages as of 19 October 2026. For the G29 we read about 30 owner posts, mostly on GTPlanet. For the T248, fewer than five clear owner reports could be opened, so the T248 is marked spec-checked and its forum notes are best read as hints.

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The short answer

On Thrustmaster's US page the T248 is $399.99, which is $170 more than the G29 at $229.99. The same page promotes the T248R as the latest version, listed at $349.99. At those prices the G29 is the budget pick for PS5 and PC, and if you want a Thrustmaster you should price the T248R, not the T248. The T248 only makes sense if you find it close to the G29's price.

Choose the Thrustmaster T248 only if you find it at a street price close to the G29 and want magnetic pedals and an on-wheel force feedback selector. Otherwise look at the T248R ($349.99) first.

Choose the Logitech G29 if you want the cheapest complete PS5 or PC wheel and pedal set, with a long record of lasting for years. Accept a loud gear drive and no upgrade path.

Thrustmaster T248Logitech G29
Price (US, 19 Oct 2026)$399.99$229.99 sale (list $299.99)
PlatformsPC, PS4, PS5PS5, PS4 and PC (G920 is the Xbox and PC version)
Pedals includedT3PM magnetic pedal setAdjustable floor pedals
Force feedbackDynamic FFB, three presets on the wheelDual-motor force feedback
TorqueNot stated on the pageNot stated on the page
Newer version on the brand siteT248R, $349.99, 3.1 NmNo newer version listed on the page

Price: the T248 is the odd one out

Thrustmaster's US product page lists the T248 at $399.99. The page carries a banner reading Get the latest version of the T248: T248R. The T248R page lists $349.99 and says PC, PS4 and PS5.

The G29 is $229.99 on Logitech's US page. That gap, $170 against the T248 and $120 against the T248R, is the main reason most budget buyers end up with the G29.

Pedals and paddles

The T248 page lists the T3PM magnetic pedal set. A long-time Logitech user on GTPlanet wrote in 2022 that magnetic (Hall effect) sensors beat the potentiometers and switches in the G29 and do not need cleaning. G29 owners do mention cleaning or replacing pedal contacts, so the point has some support, but it is one poster's view.

G29 owners are more positive about the pedals than you might expect. One said they find the pedals surprisingly well built and smooth. Two other GTPlanet posters wrote in 2022 that the T248 paddles are very loud and cheap-feeling, and a poster who bought a T248 for PS5 returned it after the upshift paddle failed intermittently. A buyer of the T248R on a French retailer's site (LDLC, March 2026) gave it 9 out of 10 but called the gear noise past 45 degrees annoying.

Noise and force feedback

G29 owners are consistent that the gear drive is loud and the force is on the weak side. Some say it is fine at moderate in-game settings. One owner runs 4 for torque and 3 for sensitivity in GT7 and finds noise not much of an issue at those settings.

Forum posters describe the T248 as a belt and gear hybrid and expect it to be smoother than the G29. One Thrustmaster user wrote in January 2024 that it is a little weaker than the G29 and G923, but that its included pedals are significantly better than Logitech's. Thrustmaster's page does not state its torque. The few reports we opened do not settle how loud it is. In January 2025 one new T248 buyer reported no force feedback in GT7 after an update, while another poster said the T248 works great in GT7 and advised setting in-game torque to 5 to 7.

Reliability and what happens after

G29 owners report long lives: nearly five years of heavy use and about seven years without a fault apart from a power cable. Early faults reported include a dead paddle on a used unit and a unit that died in months. For the T248 there are fewer reports. One 2022 poster had paddle trouble within days. In August 2026 a T248R owner on GTPlanet reported aggressive rattling in drift, slide and rally in GT7 that Thrustmaster support put down to the game.

Neither wheel has a strong upgrade path. The T248 can use Thrustmaster's T-LCM load cell pedals, a popular upgrade among GTPlanet posters. The G29 has no removable rim, and posters describe its load cell route as limited.

Thrustmaster T248 (PlayStation / PC)

$399.99
Spec-checkedPS5, PS4, PC

Thrustmaster's mid-priced PlayStation and PC wheel. The brand page gives it magnetic pedals and three force feedback presets. Forum posters mention loud paddle shifters and some early paddle faults. Thrustmaster now sells the T248R at a lower price.

Platforms
PC, PS4, PS5. The page says officially licensed for PS5 and PS4, compatible with PC.
Pedals included
T3PM magnetic pedal set
Force feedback
Dynamic FFB with three presets changed on the wheel (proportional, enhanced for skid control, boosted for track effects)
Torque
Not stated on the page
Newer version
T248R, $349.99, PC/PS4/PS5, 3.1 Nm, Hybrid Drive with three BOOST levels (Thrustmaster's T248R page)
Best for
Buyers who can find it near the G29's price and want magnetic pedals, or Thrustmaster owners who want to reuse T-LCM pedals.
Worth knowing
It costs $170 more than the G29 on the brand pages, and the T248R undercuts it by $50.
Check price at thrustmaster.com

Price seen at thrustmaster.com, 19 Oct 2026 (price on product page, no stock status shown; page banner promotes the T248R as the latest version, listed at $349.99).

Logitech G29 Driving Force

$229.99
Owner-reportedPS5, PS4, PC (G29). The Xbox and PC version is the G920.

The cheap and durable choice. Owners report it lasts for years and works without fuss, and they also report a loud gear drive, modest force and almost no upgrade path.

What owners report · from 30 owner posts and reviews we read

  • Lasts: several owners report 5 to 7 years of regular use
  • Cheap and complete, with wheel, pedals and paddles in one box (several owners)
  • Good enough for casual racing at moderate force settings (several owners)
  • Gear drive is loud, louder when you turn quickly or run high force (many owners)
  • Force is weak next to direct drive (several owners)
  • Pedal sensors and paddle switches can fail or need cleaning (a few owners)
  • No removable rim and no load cell brake (several owners)

The strength of the wheel is on the weak side and it makes a lot of noise, but you can alleviate that with the in-game settings

Actually find them to be surprisingly well-constructed and they work very smoothly afaic.

Owner threads we read (5)
Force feedback
Dual-motor force feedback (torque not stated on the page)
Platforms
G29 for PS5, PS4 and PC. G920 for Xbox and PC.
Wheel included
Yes, hand-stitched leather wheel with stainless steel paddle shifters
Pedals included
Yes, adjustable floor pedals
Quick release
Not listed on the page
Stock
Add to cart shown, no stock figure
Best for
Budget-first PS5 and PC buyers, and casual drivers who will keep force settings moderate.
Worth knowing
The gear drive is loud, and the force is weak next to direct drive.
Check price at logitechg.com

Price seen at logitechg.com, 19 Oct 2026 (sale price, list $299.99).

Questions buyers ask

Is the Thrustmaster T248 still sold?+

Yes. Thrustmaster's US page lists the T248 (PlayStation / PC) at $399.99 as of 19 October 2026. The page also promotes the newer T248R at $349.99.

What is the difference between the T248 and T248R?+

Thrustmaster's T248R page lists 3.1 Nm, Hybrid Drive with three BOOST levels, a colour screen and 25 buttons, at $349.99. The T248 page calls the T248R the latest version of the T248.

Is the G29 still sold?+

Yes. Logitech's US page lists the G29 at $229.99 (list $299.99) with an Add to cart button.

Which is better for GT7 on PS5?+

On the evidence we could open, the G29 has the longer owner track record and costs less. A GTPlanet poster notes GT7 recognises the T248 as a T-GT, which Thrustmaster's manual explains. Neither is a direct drive wheel.

Is either wheel good for Xbox?+

Not as listed. The T248 page lists PlayStation and PC. The Xbox version of the G29 is the G920.

Should I just buy direct drive?+

If you can spend about $380 to $500, owners say direct drive is a large step up. See our Moza R3, Moza R5 and Thrustmaster T598 pages.

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